Senior Officer (post level 9)

S1212-150: Senior Officer (post level 9)

Department:	Human Resources
Division:	Employee Relations
Type:	Support
Description:	Human Resources Department Employee Relations Senior Officer (post level 9) - Ref.: S1212-150   Duties and responsibilities: Facilitate the resolution of employee dissatisfaction through the Grievance Procedure. Address misconduct and incapacity by preparing evidence for hearings/enquiries as well as preparing witnesses for testimony. Represent the institution at external dispute resolution forums such as the CCMA and private arbitration. Mediate/facilitate discussions between employer and employee representatives to ensure the promotion of a productive and healthy work environment. Train line managers and employees on topics related to the rights and duties of both the employer and the employees in matters pertaining to employee relations e.g. management of absenteeism, poor performance, etc. Inherent requirements: Relevant honours degree. Five (5) years’ human resource working experience of which at least three (3) years must be in the field of employee relations. Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Afrikaans. Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email. Valid driver’s license. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible   Closing date: 7 January 2013– Please note that the UFS will be closed for the period 15 December 2012 until 3 January 2013. No applications will be received during this period.   Salary: The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3699/9339.   Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.   General: The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.   Applications must be addressed to Human Resources Department, George du Toit Building, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 or applications can be submitted at the Human Resources Department, George du Toit Administration building, 2nd floor. Please note that applications send by fax or e-mail will not be considered. All applications must be accompanied by the following: A detailed curriculum vitae An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) Full details of three referees Certified copies of qualifications Certified copy of identity document (ID) Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on the cover letter of your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.